CITS Mid West

13/02/2026

From small towns to the city lights, WA is roaring with pride for AFL Origin 💛🖤

With the return of AFL Origin, WA is celebrating its home-grown heroes from Northampton’s Patrick Cripps to Katanning and Mandurah's Shai Bolton and Quairading’s Kysaiah Pickett. It’s a reminder that when Origin kicks off, every corner of WA stands behind our own.

How are you cheering on WA for AFL Origin? 🏈

🔗Find out more: https://ow.ly/qR8z50YeWcl

11/02/2026

🎭✨ More live performances are on the way for regional WA!

10 projects have received support through the Regional Performing Arts program, helping bring more music, theatre, dance and puppetry to regional towns and communities.

More than 1.2 million in WA Government funding will support 2 new WA made works through the Made in WA category and 8 touring productions through the Playing WA category.

These performances will tour across regional Western Australia in 2026 and 2027, supporting artists, building local skills and boosting regional economies while giving communities more chances to enjoy high quality arts experiences close to home.

🔗Find out more: https://ow.ly/N4iZ50YcCqY

📷Image credit: Shire of Harvey. From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop by WAYJO and Zero Emcee, performing at Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre.

09/02/2026

With the AFL State of Origin match against Western Australia vs Victoria quickly approaching, being held this Saturday 14 February at Optus Stadium, Perth - our Mid West team has been getting out into the region delivering party packs to Local Governments and service providers 🏉

Party pack deliveries:
1. Shire of Northampton - WA captain Patrick Cripps hometown
2. Shire of Irwin - Jaeger O'Meara hometown
3. Geraldton Aboriginal Sporting Corporation
4. Geraldton PCYC

09/02/2026

From theatre in the Kimberley to Fringe in Bunbury, 17 regional projects will deliver creative experiences across Western Australia in 2026 and 2027🎉

Artists and communities across the State will deliver more arts and cultural experiences thanks to almost $780,000 in funding.

This investment supports the Arts Activities in Regional Communities program, bringing festivals, performances, interactive public art and creative planning to towns across WA.

These projects will help communities share stories, build skills and celebrate local creativity throughout 2026 and 2027.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/9L2o50YbphE

📷 Image credit: AJ Downes. Students of Hedland Senior Highschool working on the South Hedland Public Art Project mural, co-designed with Honey's Mural Co.

04/02/2026

🏃‍♂️🌟 More ways for remote students to get active in 2026!

The Remote Sporting Schools program is now open, giving eligible remote schools more flexibility, more choice and more opportunities for students to get involved in sport and physical activity.

Grants of up to $10,000 per school will be available each year, allowing schools to design programs that suit their local environment. Whether it’s skateboarding, fishing or horse riding, schools can tailor activities that truly connect with their students.

Schools can also use grants for self-delivered programs with equipment packs, or to bring trained deliverers into very remote communities for intensive sessions and upskilling opportunities.

📅 Applications close 5 pm AEST on 29 May 2026.

Apply now: ➡️ https://ow.ly/fcB850Y8Acp

Australian Sports Commission

20/01/2026

KidSport is making a splash this summer! 🌊☀️

The KidSport Regional Pools Program is back for 2026, giving eligible kids in regional WA free access to public pools. 🏊

This program helps families stay active and safe while removing financial barriers to water fun. Vouchers for pool entry are available for KidSport-eligible children aged 5 to 18.

The program runs until 19 April. Find out more: https://ow.ly/ZxZ850XZUYr

15/01/2026

Mid West Academy of Sport athlete and local windsurfer Sarah Kenyon, recently took out top honours in the Junior Girls U21 Oceania Youth Wave Titles, hosted here in City of Greater Geraldton🏆

Congratulations Sarah, on your well deserved success!

🤩🥇 Local Legend 🤩🥇

Local windsurfer Sarah Kenyon recently took out top honours in the Junior Girls U21 Oceania Youth Wave Titles.

In a stellar performance, her surfing was received on a very high level, excelling in perfect timing, great wave reading, smart wave selection and committed lip attacks.

Congratulations on your success Sarah, we can’t wait to see you at the upcoming World Cup events, you are a Local Legend. 🏆

📷 John Carter

07/01/2026

All Kids Access All Areas round 1 vouchers have been allocated – thank you WA families!

Thousands of children aged 5 to 15 have been provided with $50 vouchers to attend arts and cultural events at more than 100 venues and providers across WA.

By taking part, WA children have been given the chance to experience the joy of arts and culture — making it more affordable for families, connecting them with local performances, and supporting the creatives who make them possible.

Stay tuned for future opportunities and Round 2 later in 2026!
👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/SwxQ50XShGL

06/01/2026

🎵 Funding is now open for WA musicians to take up career defining opportunities!

The Contemporary Music Fund (CMF) Development Program supports professional development, recording and promotion, and national, regional and international touring/showcasing opportunities for WA musicians and music industry professionals.

Apply today ⬇️
👉 https://ow.ly/3OuR50XShlO

📅 Applications close at 4:00 pm on 4 June 2026

📸 Image credit: Joan and the Giants performing in Brisbane supporting Belinda Carlisle, 2024. Photo by Brittany Long.

23/12/2025

🌟 Thank you for being part of our journey in 2025.

CITS will close from Wednesday 24 December to Friday 2 January and reopen Monday 5 January.

Here’s to a bright start and big plans for 2026 CITS! Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season 🎄

17/12/2025

The first release of Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program received an incredible response, with all Perth metropolitan area vouchers claimed within just a few days, and only a few regional vouchers now remaining.

An additional 25,000 vouchers are planned to be released in August 2026, ensuring more families can benefit from the program.

To make sure as many kids as possible get a chance to attend an arts or cultural event, families who received a voucher in round 1 won’t be eligible for round 2.

Apply now: https://ow.ly/Ohnf50XKI49

11/12/2025

🌟 Bringing arts and culture to WA families from the city to the regions!

The Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program is here to fuel young imaginations, one experience at a time.

Claim a $50 Kids Access All Areas voucher for children aged 5–15 (up to 4 per family) to attend arts and cultural events in Western Australia.

With 25,000 vouchers available each year for 2 years, families can enjoy theatre, music, exhibitions and more at over 100 venues across WA, including 44 regional locations.

The program makes arts and culture more accessible, helps children discover creativity and supports local venues.

📲 It’s easy to get involved:

🔹 reserve your voucher through the ServicesWA app
🔹 buy tickets from an approved venue or provider
🔹 claim your rebate.

Apply now: https://ow.ly/NxoH50XHgkQ